YOUR RETREAT

4 - 7 March 2024

Hunter Valley

Want to Recharge, Reconnect and Reset for a Powerful 2024?

- We got you covered -

Leveraging years of experience curating extraordinary retreats for women who run businesses, FemPowered’s Hunter Valley Retreat is certainly one not to be missed.

Your Retreat

At this invite-only-event you’ll experience; 

  • Great connections and sharing experiences with a group of amazing business women, who understand the reality, skill and real pressures of running multi-million dollar businesses.

  • 3 Nights at the exclusive Hunter Valley 5* Spicers Guesthouse — right in the heart of wine country — fully inclusive with sensational food and drink for the duration of your trip.

  • Masterful training to personally and professionally approach topics such as ‘imposter syndrome’, inner and outer conflict and confident leadership development that is delivered by experts in their field and specifically created with your needs in mind.

  • Immerse yourself in nature at this peaceful private estate and enjoy the benefits of a woodland infinity pool in your garden, a yoga pad facing the mountains and a beautiful private estate to wander through.

  • Pampering that we know you deserve: morning yoga, pool time, private wine tastings, peaceful outlooks, bubbles, a goodie bag, lots of laughter and so much more.

  • Learn to celebrate and embrace your authenticity, gain the skills to harness it to lead powerfully and purposefully in business and in life.

  • Guided conversations that will unlock your commercial and leadership blockers — with supportive answers and advice to resolve long-wondered questions. 

  • Elope with your girl gang - be lifted and supported by Female Business Owners who know and understand you and will continue to support you in your 2024 adventures.

  • Come and relax, connect and enjoy. We guarantee you don’t need to think or do a thing.

Your Workshops

Entrepreneur/Business Leader Edition

Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Stop Self-Sabotage

with Alison Shamir

This transformative workshop is designed for high-performing female entrepreneurs and business leaders. Alison will dive deep with you into the roots of Imposter Syndrome, Fears & Self Doubt, all common barriers that can overshadow your success. Despite your remarkable achievements and capabilities, you might often find yourself questioning your worth and fearing that you are not as competent & capable as others perceive you to be, that you’re ‘fooling everyone’. Imposter Syndrome & other psychological fears thrive on being silent saboteurs, but they can be confronted, controlled and/or even overcome entirely. It's time to rattle their foundations so you can present, perform, grow and scale as your most authentic and powerful self in and out of the business. 

Effective Negotiation and Influence Skills

with Noa Sheer

Our second workshop, led by the world-class Noa Sheer, an expert in Negotiation, Persuasion, and Influence, promises to revolutionise your approach to crucial conversations. She'll empower you with invaluable skills to navigate both internal and external discussions, ensuring you achieve your desired outcomes.

During this workshop, we'll delve deep into decision-making processes in negotiations, addressing biases and intangible factors that impact agreement. Tailored specifically for female business owners and entrepreneurs, we'll tackle the unique challenges and advantages we encounter in negotiations.

Investing in refining these skills is vital for daily negotiations, equipping you with the tools needed to thrive in the business world.

Your Retreat Package

Join us as we celebrate International Women’s Week in style.

All Inclusive Package

$4,676 per person

✔ 3 Night accommodation, single occupancy

✔ Fully inclusive catering from breakfast through to dinner (3x breakfasts, 4x lunches, 3x dinners)

✔ Facilitated workshops & activities

✔ Goodie bag & pampering sessions

✔ Return group transfers from Sydney CBD

Sharer Add On

$2,676 per person

✔ Bring your friend and share a room (twin).

✔ All of the same inclusions as in the all inclusive package.

*this package is only valid in conjunction with an all inclusive package. Room will be setup with twin sharing beds.

Your Superwomen

  • Alison Shamir is an Imposter Syndrome Expert, International Speaker, Certified Coach and Media Contributor. Through her work, Alison empowers global organisations, teams & individuals with the knowledge, tools and methods grounded in neuroscience they need to overcome Imposter Syndrome and present and perform as their most confident selves. Alison is also a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, passionate about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and is a former Technology Leader turned Entrepreneur. She combines both lived experience and professional expertise to help her clients make transformative change.

    Alison's client list includes: HP, The British Army, Westpac, Amazon, Conde Nast, Salesforce, UNSW, University of Pennsylvania, JCDecaux, SambaTV to name a few.

    Connect with Alison on LinkedIn here.

  • Noa Sheer is a negotiation consultant and scholar who brings research-based methods in negotiation planning and persuasion to experienced negotiators.

    Noa designs negotiation protocols and “playbooks” bespoke to organisations, delivers negotiation training, and represents clients in high stakes negotiations. Some noted clients include Westpac, UBER, Deloitte, NSW Health, Australian Department of Defence, Bank of New York Mellon, Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Royal Women’s Hospital, Queensland Department of Housing and Public Works, and Elders Real Estate.

    Noa is the owner of the consultancy Sheer Negotiations, a lecturer at the UNSW School of Business, the Australian Graduate School of Management and Auckland University, and the co-author of the textbook Effective Negotiation: From Research to Results – used in universities in Australasia, Europe and the US.

    Sheer Negotiations takes a relationship-centred approach to negotiations, teaching the art of uncovering emotional needs and motivators, and understanding decision making processes and biases. The aim is to gain maximum value while also maximising trust and relationship potential.

    Connect with Noa on LinkedIn here.

  • With a background and qualifications in Psychology, Management and Counselling, Laura has a personal and deep passion for Leadership and Empowerment of others and those around her. 

    She has demonstrated this throughout her career, most evidenced by the multi-million dollar Leadership Portfolio she created within her last business - specialising in Women’s Leadership. 

    Her knowledge and thirst for leadership has been developed and refined also with operational experience, having managed and led over 500 team members globally. She has managed redundancies, PR scandals, pandemics, earthquakes at events, overnight VISA working restrictions - as well as a lot of performance management - the good and the bad.

    She has been called on by Clients such as the Aus / NZ Government, Westpac, Google, Facebook, Nike, ANZ, Westfield, Frucor, Woolworths & Coles - to deliver the best leadership training for their teams across APAC. 

    Her greatest source of pride is the support and guidance she has been able to offer other Founders and business women, trapped in self limiting behaviours and masculine environments. 

    She most recently undertook training in Imposter Syndrome and Emotional Literacy and Grief Work. 

    Connect with Laura on LinkedIn.

  • Ana specialises in always being at your service. Drawing on a diverse career built on being the ultimate problem solver and event manager, she not only supports and elevates our group’s community but busily caters to your personal needs both on the ground and behind the scenes.

    Ana’s event management expertise derives from many years of experience coordinating conferences, high-end incentives and group retreats in Europe and Australia. She specialises in crafting unique events and unforgettable guest experiences that leave a lasting memory on every attendee — from the who’s-who of showbiz such as Madonna, Elton John, or Lady Gaga to local community groups and even Bridezillas.

    An entrepreneurial spirit herself, Ana draws on her charm, creativity and professional mind-set to achieve any task she sets herself and has both helped small businesses and launched her own successful projects. Her acute attention to detail, sense of intuition and commitment to get all the little things right: ensure that events under her leadership are smooth, special and successful.

    Connect with Ana on LinkedIn.

Your Stay at Spicers Guesthouse

In the heart of Australia’s oldest wine region, you’ll find one of its greatest stories. Spicers Guesthouse is a veritable shrine to the art of winemaking and wine appreciation, and from the moment you enter its hallowed halls, you’ll discover vintage hospitality, a full-bodied history, elegant service and notes of the whimsical.

Upon arrival, guests are gently embraced by the modern country farmhouse ambience: the sandstone walls and fireplace, soft luxurious furniture, sculptured gardens and pergolas spilling with vine leaves all create an atmosphere where a healthy obsession with indulgence is encouraged.

Hear from those already booked in

“I love the community that you have created, a warm welcoming and supportive group of women that understand and have lived the challenges of running your own business. A group of women that can raise you up, guide you through your challenges and celebrate your successes in the most authentic way possible, I am so grateful to have this in my life! 

Thank you again to you both, you have created this genuine group of women due to your own authentic talents and strengths, it is a very unique community.”

- MIA -

“I had the pleasure of attending an event curated and hosted by Ana Leal and Laura Holderness last year, and it was an absolute game-changer for me. Their ability to curate an event that meets your needs is truly remarkable. I left feeling inspired, connected, and ready to take on new challenges.

Now, they've joined forces to create something even more extraordinary – the FemPowered Women's Retreat in the stunning Hunter Valley. 🍇✨ Trust me, it's not just an event; it's an experience that will leave you empowered and motivated.

If you're a businesswoman looking to kick off 2024 with a bang, I highly recommend considering this retreat.”

- BELLE -

FAQs

  • If you’ve been invited by either one of the facilitators or one of our Foundation FemPowered members - then please get booking!

    If not, we operate to some pretty important guidelines, if these things sounds familiar and resonate with you, please come join us and book your spot;

    • You carry or understand the pressures of running or leading a business.

    • You are open to new connections.

    • You are willing to share candid experiences around business and life.

    • You practise non judgement of other women in the group.

  • We know that for some women retreating in a room share can make the experience even more special, we encourage and support that option. We also guarantee that your accommodation will be of a high standard as a share. See package options for more details.

  • The retreat is an all inclusive experience, including accommodation, food, drinks, group activities, return transfer from Sydney CBD, workshop facilitation etc.

    Additional charges that may apply include but are not limited to;

    • Travel to and from Sydney.

    • Room service, minibar, massages and other additional purchases at the hotel or during activities.

  • Of course, the more the merrier. Please just see the first question above around criteria - we love our existing members and want to keep the conversations and company purposeful. Still unsure - email us at hello@fempowered.com

  • Creating a safe, comfortable experience for all our amazing guests is our number one priority. As such we do ask that you are available to be present for most of the activities. We’ve got a waitlist of women eager to join the club and really lean in, so if you can’t make full attendance, we ask that you wait until our next FemPowered event.

  • We are here to take the stress out of the planning. All you need to do is get to Sydney on Monday, 4 March for a 10:30 AM departure (CBD location tbc closer to the date). We have arranged a return transfer to and from Sydney.

    We will get back to Sydney by approx. 4:00 PM on Thursday, 7 March.

  • Yes. Email us on hello@fempowered-women.com and we will get in touch with the options.

  • Please note that because FemPowered Retreats are limited to a small number of attendees, to allow for a more personable, intimate experience, our cancellation policy is in place to help guests and us alike work together sharing expenses that may arise from unexpected cancellations. See our full terms & conditions here.

    Any questions email us at hello@fempowered.com

  • View the T&C’s here.